TracyinKS

I'm guessing these are alot like SPANX... More options are always good...... :boink:

Yeah Michelle!!!!!!!! Kat: I'm hoping your hear good news today!

I can't even LOOK at pizza.. THANK GOODNESS!!!!!!

FYI.. found this on the following site, and thought it was a great comparison. Gastric Band Institute - Chattanooga, Tennessee - The LAPBAND® ProcedureGastric Band Approved by the FDA September 28, 2007 The Realize™ Adjustable Gastric Band has been approved by the FDA for the treatment of severe and morbid obesity. Ethicon news release Dr. Ponce has used this band during the U.S. FDA trial study since 2003. He was one of twelve Investigator surgeons that participated in the study. Also, for a couple of years in Mexico between 1997-1999, he placed more than 400 of them, making him one of the most experienced in the country with this band. Dr. Ponce’s thoughts are that both bands (LAP-BAND® and REALIZE™ ) will be similar in effectiveness. The minor details between the two are outlined below. If you prefer one band over the other, please tell me before the day of your surgery. I personally don’t think one band is significantly better than the other one. <TABLE borderColor=#000000 width=550 border=1><TBODY><TR><TD class=style21 vAlign=top width=167>BAND NAME </TD><TD class=style21 vAlign=top width=194>Allergan Medical LAP-BAND® System </TD><TD class=style21 vAlign=top width=167>Ethicon Endo-Surgery Realize™ Adjustable Gastric Band </TD></TR><TR><TD class=style21 vAlign=top>Worldwide usage (Laparoscopic surgery) </TD><TD class=style21 vAlign=top>Since 1993 </TD><TD class=style21 vAlign=top>Since 1996 </TD></TR><TR><TD class=style21 vAlign=top>U.S. approved usage </TD><TD class=style21 vAlign=top>Approved by FDA in 2001 </TD><TD class=style21 vAlign=top>Approved by FDA in 2007 </TD></TR><TR><TD class=style21 vAlign=top>Dr. Ponce's usage </TD><TD class=style21 vAlign=top>Began using 1998 in Mexico/ U.S. FDA trial use since 2000 </TD><TD class=style21 vAlign=top>Began using 1997 in Mexico/ U.S. FDA trial use since 2003 </TD></TR><TR><TD class=style21 vAlign=top>Made of </TD><TD class=style21 vAlign=top>Silicone </TD><TD class=style21 vAlign=top>Silicone </TD></TR><TR><TD class=style21 vAlign=top>Sizes </TD><TD class=style21 vAlign=top>Two: AP Standard and AP Large </TD><TD class=style21 vAlign=top>One universal size </TD></TR><TR><TD class=style21 vAlign=top>Adjustable </TD><TD class=style21 vAlign=top>Yes </TD><TD class=style21 vAlign=top>Yes </TD></TR><TR><TD class=style21 vAlign=top>Circumferential balloons </TD><TD class=style21 vAlign=top>Yes </TD><TD class=style21 vAlign=top>Yes </TD></TR><TR><TD class=style21 vAlign=top>Band Balloon </TD><TD class=style21 vAlign=top>Low pressure </TD><TD class=style21 vAlign=top>Low pressure </TD></TR><TR><TD class=style21 vAlign=top>Weight Loss at 2-3 years </TD><TD class=style21 vAlign=top>50% </TD><TD class=style21 vAlign=top>50% </TD></TR><TR><TD class=style21 vAlign=top>Slippage </TD><TD class=style21 vAlign=top>Low rate <3-5% </TD><TD class=style21 vAlign=top>Low rate <2-3% </TD></TR><TR><TD class=style21 vAlign=top>Erosion </TD><TD class=style21 vAlign=top>< 1% </TD><TD class=style21 vAlign=top>< 1% </TD></TR><TR><TD class=style21 vAlign=top>Adjustment by port </TD><TD class=style21 vAlign=top>Yes </TD><TD class=style21 vAlign=top>Yes </TD></TR><TR><TD class=style21 vAlign=top>Band balloon capacity </TD><TD class=style21 vAlign=top>10cc AP Standard / 14cc AP Large </TD><TD class=style21 vAlign=top>9 cc </TD></TR><TR><TD class=style21 vAlign=top>Adjustment port </TD><TD class=style21 vAlign=top>Anchored by sutures </TD><TD class=style21 vAlign=top>Anchored by special clasps </TD></TR><TR><TD class=style21 vAlign=top>Approximate adjustments first 2 years </TD><TD class=style21 vAlign=top>8 </TD><TD class=style21 vAlign=top>8 </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

Denise: YOU are so cute! I can tell a huge difference and yes.. that outfit................ time to send it off to goodwill! Judy: LOOK AT YOUR LITTE LEGS!!!!!!! WWJD indeed! :boink: Terry: That is so sad about the young man who died, also I hope your mom will pick up the fluids.... sad, stress, sad.. I was able to eat my enchilada's last night (they were sooo good too) DH said... well honey you've definately got your moms knack of cooking delicious Mexican food.(BIG COMPLIMENT)..... I am up 1 lb this morning after my bad junk food weekend. Hope everyone has a great day... or at least a day of strength! P.S. YAY Michelle... ride the whoosh fairy then send her my way PLEASE! Jennifur: PICS PLEASE.. let US be the judge... you are too down on yourself to know the difference! :xena_banana: Jane: WHAT???????? Wendy's closed down in St. Louis???? Glad you had fun at the Frat House!

Let me jump onto the blizzard wagon and admit that I had one last night too! I did not even weigh today because I had salty crap and the DQ last night. I'm making enchilada's tonight...... I don't know if I'll be able to eat them or not, but DH loves when I cook mexican. Terry: I missed you on Friday. I hope your doing ok with mom this weekend. Laura: Your costume is so HOT! and I can tell a HUGE difference in your B&A pics! Denise: Thanks for the comments.......... I don't feel like I'm melting today......... but NSV: I can now zip my leather coat! My legs are really hurting today because I polycoated pretty much all the woodwork in the kitchen yesterday.. (pine wainscoat & chair rail) Don't have much else to say.... Have a great evening!

Fluffy: you should be banded by now! How are you doing???

KEWL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Welcome Home Kandorfs Welcome Home! LOL Let those babies heal and then you will be ready to rock on down that scale

What types of things are you eating? Can you give a typical list? Are you consuming too many calories of soft foods? I know that I can eat ice cream til the cows come home but give me chicken or some other kinds of meat and I am full after a few bites or I pb. (unless it's melt in your mouth moist) I will NOT lose if I have too many carbs and not enough protien.. I have been on thyroid meds since the age of 22 (HYPOthyroid & I have PCOS) which is why lower carbs works for me and my insulin resistance...... Are you drinking your Water?????? I would say... go back to the basics and act like you are a newbie bandster (even though you are clearly not) Find a local support group and attend a few meetings. Your version of REGULAR EATING should change.... I know mine has.

Lol!!!!!!!!!!!!

WELCOME Ciarrai!!!!! Is there another doc you can see about fixing your port? Have you had any fills yet? Are you feeling ANY restriction?

Like others have said.......... go get a fill! Your band is not TURNED ON until you have restriction!

Laura: If I tried to look sexy in a pic I would just look like I was needing to take a poop! ROFLMAO!

OH... and I have to say that I actually look stylish today........ I have my SIZE 12 Levis a black turtleneck, and a black crochet shawl/poncho thingamabob and black boots...... High of 50 today too.

LOL... I KNOW... maybe I'm a lesbian in denial..... I love Y&R AND all my children.... well there was that one time when I was really drunk in college..... KIDDING!!!!!!

JULIE!!!!!!! I am SOOOOOOOOOOOOO excited for you

LJM: HEY!!!...How did you get a pic of MY ARM??

pics please

Michelle I left them big so that everyone could see your BEAUTIFUL EYES! Sorry I thought your email said preggo.. but I WAS going fast so that you wouldn't change your mind! LOL

Congrats on getting your date!

Preggo, January 2007, A Few Weeks ago, and finally 10/26/2007

going to check email now.......... Jennifur: Your son is so cute and the first thing I said to myself was WOW he looks like his momma! okkkkkk back later with michelles pics!

chicken.......... used to LOVE that stuff! (lol... my friend terridoodle said that exact same thing to me!) for me during my early mushies....... refried beans were MY ENEMY!

LOL!!!!!!!!! Michelle, your a stronger woman than I

Yes the cold weather makes me want to bake and munch! as for the google spread sheet........ all you need to do is PM me your real email address and I will add you as a user.